First, you must know your objective. Think about it, if you don’t know why you are doing it, you are likely to give in. So know why you want to train.

Most of these lesser-known symptoms of anxiety that we are outlining in this blog today are the result of the famous ‘fight or flight’ response – a physiological reaction that occurs in response to a perceived harmful event, attack, or threat to survival.

Gaslighting is a form of psychological or emotional abuse that involves manipulating another person into doubting or disbelieving their own experiences, feelings, perceptions of reality, or even their sanity.

Binge-eating disorder shouldn’t be paired or confused as being similar to bulimia; those with BED don’t try to undo the binge by throwing up, or over-exercising.

CBT is known as ‘cognitive behavioural therapy’. It is a talking therapy, which combines cognitive therapy (examining the way you think) and behavioural therapy (examining the things you do).

Our emotions are what make us human. They are also like a sixth sense, telling us when we need to take action, what decisions to make and what needs changing.

The fear of public speaking is actually considered the number one fear in the world. Glossophobia can also be referred to as stage fright, performance anxiety or social anxiety disorder.

Worrying and overthinking, to the excess, can take a toll on your wellbeing, and even increase your risk of certain mental health conditions.

Everyone worries at some time. Whether it is out of love for someone else, fear of being criticised and how people perceive you, or your health or health issue.

We want to share five really simple and effective steps on how you can manage, remove, reduce or stop your panic attacks entirely in their tracks.

I still chuckle inside when people say to me, “It’s OK for you, you can be so positive because you have got everything you need. You don’t know what it is like to have to struggle all your life. You’re lucky.” Yes, in many ways I have been very lucky.

Do you crumble or panic at the prospect of an interview, or audition?

Are your phobias on our top 10 list?

Depression not only affects a person’s thoughts and feelings, but can also impact on their behaviour and cause them physical symptoms.

In February last year, we faced one of the most daunting, yet fun 43 year custard phobia challenge on This Morning. Michelle’s custard phobia and her two appearances on the show went viral.

There’s a saying that “holding onto anger and hatred is like drinking poison and expecting them to die”. It’s a great analogy, because the hatred and anger that you feel doesn’t affect them, it only affects you.

Do you struggle with anxiety, perhaps an abundance of negative emotions, and you’re not quite sure on how to address them?

Whilst it is normal to feel anxious in some social situations (for example, public speaking) social anxiety can affect our everyday interactions. This can make many scenarios extremely difficult.

Whether it’s a phobia, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, or panic attacks it can be extremely difficult and stressful to explain to the closest members of your family or friends EXACTLY what you’re going through. 

Do you get so intensely jealous, that sometimes you can feel jealousy eating you up from the inside and consuming you?